Travel Guides

Finger Lakes

The 11 narrow lakes that stretch north to south below Lake
Ontario are known as the Finger Lakes. The lakes are popular for
boating and fishing, and the rolling hills in-between are
interspersed with waterfalls, gorges and parks ideal for hiking,
cycling and cross-country skiing. The Native Americans believed the
Finger Lakes were formed when one of their Gods reached out to
bless their region and left behind an imprint of his hand; but it
is more likely that they were formed by glaciers during the Ice
Age. The Finger Lakes are one of the most important wine growing
regions in the United States; most of the vineyards are located on
the rolling hills of the Cayuga Wine Trail, overlooking the Cayuga
Lake, and many offer tours and tastings. A variety of tourist
accommodation is available in the region, from luxury lodges to
campsites.